KMW Communications PAC-I - Manual (Page 3)

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9. Troubleshooting Guide
9.4. Description of Alarm Codes
Item Code (Hex) Description
Same Code Over Count 0x01 Current position was detected after a fixed number of
trials. Check torque or control voltage.
Open Code Over Count 0x02 Open value was detected after a fixed number of trials.
Check connections between Bias-T, cable, and antenna.
Unknown Code Detection 0x04 Unknown position value was detected. Failure due to
motor box encoder inside antenna, Bias PCB, Bias-T, AD
converter of the controller, etc.
Maximum Limit Detection 0x08 Out of control range. Failure due to motor malfunction
or incorrect actuating voltage.
Minimum Limit Detection 0x10 Out of control range. Failure due to motor malfunction
or incorrect actuating voltage.
Next Code Not Detection 0x20 Control position failure. Failure due to insufficient
torque, motor encoder, etc.
Miss Path Detection 0x40 Failure in control path relay, controller, incorrect position
of motor during antenna assembly, etc.
Note: The above alarms include failures that may not be repaired by end-users. Contact KMW
Technical Support for further assistance.
9.5. General Information
• PAC reset while operating:
This may be caused by insufficient amount of remaining battery power. Check the battery level
and recharge if necessary.
• Recovering from Alarm:
For any alarms listed above (Table 6-1), the PAC automatically recovers from the alarm. If an
alarm continues to appear, user may try to recover from the alarm by pressing ‘ENT’ key after
alarm appeared. If the alarm continues after the manual recovery process, contact KMW Technical
Support for further assistance.
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